10 Iconic DC/Marvel Characters Who Originated Outside The Comics

10. Chloe Sullivan

While Smallville certainly had its ups and downs, there's no denying that it could make great use of its characters, including its original ones. The most notable of these was Chloe Sullivan, who was introduced in the show's pilot.

While Chloe was initially seen as a stand-in for Lois Lane, she soon became a fan favorite in her own right, developing her own unique personality and making new waves in the Superman Lore.

In Smallville's continuity, it was her who first introduced Clark Kent to the world of journalism (which would lead to his eventual day job at the Daily Planet). She was also one of Clark's early allies as a superhero, and was romantically involved with both Jimmy Olsen and Oliver Queen.

Unfortunately, while Chloe would eventually make her way onto the pages of DC comics, her tenure was rather short lived. She was brought into the main DC universe shortly before The New 52 took hold, and hasn't been seen again since the infamous reboot, with her last appearance being in 2011's Jimmy Olsen #1.

Here's hoping the beloved journalist makes a return in the future.